Delhi: 16-year-old French exchange-student raped by host family member

A 16-year-old French national was allegedly sexually assaulted by her friend's father in South Delhi's Neb Sarai area. The survivor was a student of an international exchange programme.

The French Embassy has also been informed about the case and they are in touch with the survivor girl’s family.&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspThinkstock

New Delhi: In an appalling case reported from the national capital, a 16-year-old French national was allegedly sexually assaulted by her friend's father in South Delhi's Neb Sarai area. The survivor was a part of an international student-exchange programme and was staying in Delhi for the same.

According to sources, the accused's son had also stayed with survivor's family in France during the previous exchange programme in May-June. Meanwhile, the Delhi police said that an FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and also under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The French Embassy has also been informed about the case and they are in touch with the survivor girl’s family.

Delhi: According to Joint CP South Eastern Range, a case has been registered under section 354 IPC & POCSO Act, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old French national who had come to Delhi as a part of a student exchange program

A similar case was reported a few days ago from the national capital, where a 79-year-old man allegedly raped an eight-year-old girl by luring her with chocolates. The incident took place when the girl was playing outside her house. The accused allegedly threatened her of dire consequences if she told about the incident to anyone.

Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s parents, a case was registered under POCSO and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Delhi: 16-year-old French exchange-student raped by host family memberDescription:A 16-year-old French national was allegedly sexually assaulted by her friend's father in South Delhi's Neb Sarai area. The survivor was a student of an international exchange programme. Times Now